Charles James | c. 1946
The construction of this dress reconfigures the body by having the harder draped fabric brought forward and soft fabric at the back, the opposite from the norm, giving the appearance of front and back being reversed. The startling color contrast and different reflective qualities of satin, wool-backed crepe and faille in the skirt reinforce this deception. The form of the hips bears witness to James’ claims of being a sculptor of fabric. (Metropolitan Museum)
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so strange that i love it.
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This seems like such a Joan Crawford dress!
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Why do designers not use this concept anymore? The older I get the more illusions my body can use.
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this is an amazing dress!
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